Ernie and Bert User Guide
3. Initial use
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Before using the standing frame, check it for visible defects. Contact your supplier if you have any
doubts about its safety. Ask your supplier to instruct you if you are not yet familiar with the use of the
standing frame.
Before using the standing frame, read this user guide carefully and ensure that you understand the
purpose of all the parts. (Test everything before allowing the child to use the standing frame.)
Familiarise yourself with the safety instructions in chapter 2.
Your supplier can instruct you personally. In the event of problems, contact the attending therapist
or the supplier of the standing frame.
3.1 Transferring the child to the standing frame
To transfer the child to the standing frame safely and responsibly, the following instructions must be
observed in the order indicated. See chapter 4 “
Operation
” for instructions on how to operate the
standing frame.
a) Put the brakes on at least two of the four wheels so that the standing frame cannot roll away
while you are transferring the child;
b) Ensure that all the adjustments are properly tightened;
c) Loosen the shoe holder safety straps and the sacral support holder;
d) Unfasten the chest and pelvic bands on one side;
d) Transfer the child to the standing frame securing him or her in position with the chest and pelvic
bands;
e) Tighten the sacral support holder firmly;
f) Tighten the shoe holder safety straps;
g) If necessary, make any adjustments that might make the child more comfortable in his or her
standing position;
h) Never leave the child alone in the standing frame and always supervise its use.
3.2 Transferring the child from the standing frame
To transfer the child from the standing frame safely and responsibly, the following instructions must
be observed in the order indicated. See chapter 4 “
Operation
” for instructions on how to operate the
standing frame.
a) Put the brakes on at least two of the four wheels so that the standing frame cannot roll away
while you are transferring the child;
e) Loosen the shoe holder safety straps, and the chest and pelvic bands;
b) Hold the child firmly and loosen the sacral support holder;
c) Transfer the child from the standing frame.
Attention:
Read chapter 4 “Operation” before using the standing frame for the
first time.
